Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Life Science Outsourcing, Inc.; Brea, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize medical-device manufacturing systems at our corporate office in Brea, CA.

The role focuses on improving manufacturability, reducing cost, and applying lean, Six Sigma, and validation practices. You will lead projects across product families, develop routings, BOMs, and labor standards, collaborate with customers and design teams, and ensure ISO 13485 compliance, cleanroom

Qualifications

• 7 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace).
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and quality systems.
• Experience with cleanroom environments and medical devices manufacturing.
• Proficiency in designing and validating manufacturing processes, including tooling, jigs, and DFMA/DFM transfers.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems and processes for medical devices.
• Lead projects across product families, develop routings, BOMs, and labor standards.
• Apply lean principles and Six Sigma to minimize waste and optimize efficiency.
• Validate equipment and processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure packaging integrity and sterile barrier maintenance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Asana

Minitab

CAD/CAM

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced. Job Location: Corporate Office LSO West - Brea, CA 92821. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/year. Design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems and related processes. Collaborate with customers and designers to refine product designs, enhancing manufacturability and reducing costs. Manage projects using project management tools, leading efforts to streamline manufacturing processes for new products and engineering initiatives. Apply lean principles and advanced manufacturing technologies to drive efficiency and minimize waste. Spearhead automation initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, and other critical packaging operations. Oversee and execute the validation and optimization of equipment for medical device manufacturing, ensuring compliance with industry standards for manufacturing, packaging integrity, seal strength, and sterile barrier maintenance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related.

• 7 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace). Requires skills and experience to involve:
• 2 years of experience managing multiple products or projects.
• Expertise in the following regulated industries, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace, ensuring familiarity with industry-specific standards and regulatory requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in ISO 13485 standards and related quality management systems.
• Experience with cleanroom environments and standards.
• Experience in manufacturing a diverse range of medical devices, including implants, orthopedic devices, and packaging.
• Experience with precision assemblies.
• Experience with sterilization processes, including autoclave and other common methods for medical devices.
• Knowledge of ultrasonic cleaning and other medical device cleaning techniques.
• Proficiency with PFMA ((Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), DFMA ((Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Proficiency creating Routings, BOMS ((Bill of Materials) and Labor Standards calculation and definition.
• Proficiency in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems for managing production workflows and materials planning.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems (e.g., SolidWorks) and machining principles for tooling design, and assembly, including building and design of tools, jigs, fixtures, and specialized equipment to support efficient and accurate manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Proficiency in project management and using tools (e.g., Asana or equivalent) to oversee new product introduction (NPI) and complex engineering projects.
• Experience with operating and maintaining manufacturing and testing equipment, including vision systems, ultrasonic cleaners, UV and 3D printers, and pouch sealing machines.
• Expertise in Process and equipment validation, including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification).
• Experience with packaging validation for medical devices.
• Experience with Lucid chart for process mapping.
• Experience in prototype development, R&D designs, and full product transfers, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) transfers.
• Proficiency in Minitab for statistical analysis and process controls.